Thats why all brokerages make you pay for insurance and in the event of a monetary complaint by someone, they'll just have the insurance pay for it.Aside from that, you're just going to be another number for them unless you go to a small office.

Be prepared to pay more in monetary terms or in terms of time to acquisition, to find the deal you or your wife are happy with.

Coping with the loss of her passing, I wondered , what had made her hold her head high and never ask anyone for monetary help even after we were adults and earning well.

Some partners may be able to provide funds and "time/sweat equity" which typically equates to monetary equity in the property.

Pay attention and look for ways to gain value through knowledge, contacts, or monetary means.   

If I was not able to make a case for an abandoned unit, my next choice would be to reach out to the non-responsive tenant and let him/her know that I will release them from all monetary obligation in exchange for a signed letter and/or email stating that they were giving possession back.

For others, the link is here:https://indianaattorneygeneral.secure.force.com/ConsumerComplaintForm I am truly sorry you got tangled up with MOrris.. while I hope there is some sort of monetary settlement for you.. the best I believe you can do is keep the pressure on... rip off report.. you should post your story there as well. its free and very powerful.business's that do this rely on the fact that many that have been wronged simply wont do anything.. we need folks that are principals to stand up to this. !!!

IF the "buyer" made no good faith effort to obtain financing or did not have the funds and the seller sustained monetary damages trusting the fake buyer, the seller can and should go after the fake buyer.

Neil,Not sure about your budget/monetary constraints, but we use Rently to show vacant houses.

I mean who writes checks anymore and who in their right mind would put a monetary instrument in the mail.